Exhibition Updates | A delegation from Japan and South Korea visited the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou for a tour and research visit.

Notice | The Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City Has Abolished the Individual Visit Reservation System

Cancellation of the Individual Visit Reservation System Dear Visitors: To better meet the needs of our visitors and provide more convenient, efficient, and high-quality services, our museum has made the following adjustments to its visiting arrangements: 1. Starting September 26, 2024, the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City will allow individual visitors to enter without a prior reservation. Visitors may enter the premises after passing security screening by presenting valid identification (such as an ID card or social security card). Please note that the museum remains closed on Mondays. 2. Group visits must still be reserved in advance by phone or online via the official WeChat account. For reservations, please call 0794-8220356. Please stay tuned for further updates from the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City.

National Day | Notice of Opening for the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall

NATION DAY: A Glorious Anniversary, Celebrated Across the Nation As we joyfully mark National Day, our land shines brightly, and we continue to write a new chapter of prosperity. In this season when the sweet fragrance of osmanthus fills the air, we welcome yet another moment of national celebration—the National Day. On this festive occasion, with hearts full of excitement, we extend our warmest holiday greetings to every son and daughter of China: Happy National Day! On this special day, we share in the joy and pride that unite us all. With an exceptionally long National Day holiday—seven consecutive days—you’ve surely been looking forward to it for quite some time. Seven whole days! No doubt, everyone is eager to set out and explore. Our museum, with its profound cultural heritage…

Commemorating the Birth Anniversary of Tang Xianzu | A Retrospective: The Legendary Life of the “Sage of Eastern Drama”

In the history of Chinese literature and the arts, there stands a distinguished playwright and literary figure whose name is Tang Xianzu. Tang Xianzu achieved excellence in many fields, but his greatest contributions lie in his dramatic works. His four plays—“The Return of the Soul,” “The Jade Hairpin,” “The Southern Bough,” and “The Handan Dream”—are collectively known as the “Four Dreams of Linchuan.” These masterpieces not only left an indelible mark on the annals of Chinese literature but have also been translated into English, Japanese, German, Russian, and numerous other languages, earning their place as treasured gems of world theatrical art. Moreover, his seminal treatise, “Record of the Temple of Master Qingyuan, the God of Opera in Yihuang County,” is a pivotal document in the history of Chinese opera, offering profound insights into the art of theatrical performance and paving the way for the development of modern directing. On September 24, 2024, we mark the 474th anniversary of Tang Xianzu’s birth; let us together delve into the story of this remarkable artist.

Latest News | After two decades, with youthful vigor intact, Bai Xianyong returns to Peking University with a contemporary adaptation of “The Peony Pavilion.”

Bai Xianyong delivered a lecture at Peking University, describing himself as the chief volunteer for Kunqu opera. On September 13, the academic lecture series marking the 20th anniversary of the premiere of the “Youth Edition of The Peony Pavilion” was held in the Li Ying Hall of Peking University’s Centennial Lecture Hall, with the theme “The ‘Journey to the West’ of the Youth Edition of The Peony Pavilion.” At exactly seven o’clock that evening, Bai Xianyong—general producer of the production, as well as a novelist, essayist, critic, playwright, and scholar—made his appearance before a large audience of students.

Notice | Temporary Closure of the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall in Fuzhou City

Closure Notice: Dear Visitors, In order to conduct equipment maintenance and carry out safety inspections of the garden following the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, our museum will be temporarily closed for one day on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Thank you for your support and understanding! This notice is hereby issued. Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall, Fuzhou City September 18, 2024 Editor: Deng Chao | Written by: Jiang Yuanping Submissions are welcome at: 363036353@qq.com